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Manda Carpenter's avatar

YES -- to answer your question. :) I’m here for the personal in addition to all things writing!

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Amy McVay's avatar

YES!! I appreciate your vulnerability and sharing from right where you are. It is very relatable and comforting.

Also, I feel like I have been invited to help choose the next part of the story, like a “Choose your own adventure” book. 😂❤️

There is so much goodness here in your letter. I will be taking my time to read and listen to all the things.

Thank you, Stephanie. I welcome your voice in my writing life. 🥰

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Stephanie Duncan Smith's avatar

So appreciate your presence here!

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Joy Nicholas's avatar

First and foremost, a huge congratulations on the arrival of Soren! I also had a >9 pound nine pound boy who came over a week early. 😅 Whew!! And yes, I’d love more of the personal in addition to the writing. They go hand-in-hand, IMO.

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Stephanie Duncan Smith's avatar

Whew indeed! I'd like to think they go hand in hand--thank you!

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Liz Charlotte Grant's avatar

"What is your heart feeling?" She's a genius. Congrats, Stephanie. :)

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Jen Baden Howard's avatar

The most beautiful letter and news - huge congratulations to you all, Stephanie! 💙

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Lisa Ro's avatar

Congrats! And yes, love the personal sharing too :)

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Alison Acheson's avatar

Congratulations! To all your family. Thank you for sharing all that you have here--it is truly good.

I really needed to hear the self-promo/platform pieces, as this has been thrust upon me by se in the publishing business. (Recently a Big Rejection, because my numbers are just not what a Big Publisher wants; it's been tough to take in. It's pushed me into a place of working to build real acceptance.)

A baby and new life is such a wonderful balance to so much else--enjoy every minute and day! There is nothing like the feeling of a little one asleep and content and gathered close! God bless.

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Charissa Steyn's avatar

I love your letters! I just realized today that I haven't been receiving them in my email😬

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Stephanie Duncan Smith's avatar

Check your spam folder or sign up anew? Sorry for the trouble!

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Stephanie Duncan Smith's avatar

This is so kind--and just my vision, thank you!

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